Why Recycle? A big part of dumpster diving is using materials, eating food, and doing other things with “trash” that may have been otherwise thrown out wastefully. According to an EPA estimate in 2012, Americans create roughly 251 million tons of garbage each year. As a result of increasing wealth…
While we should all be aiming for a ‘zero waste’ home, the way that we use our home recycle bins has a large contribution to our impact on the planet. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about recycling, and this leads to a decrease in the efficiency of our national recycle effort….
Brad Austin, director of the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority, stands beside the recycled stream of sorted plastic material at the landfill’s recycling facility. SANDS TOWNSHIP — A new residential recycling incentive program in Marquette County aims to increase recycling participation rates by rewarding model recyclers. The Marquette County…
What happens to your recyclables when you put it in the bin? We’ve broken the process down for you.
Horry County, S.C. (WPDE) — On Wednesday, Horry County Solid Waste Authority and Horry County Schools celebrated America Recycles Day. As part of an ongoing project, staff and children in eligible school cafeterias are throwing unwanted food and scraps in composting bins. Last year, the district was able to convert…
The Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division is bringing a part of America Recycles Week to the Athens area, hosting a series of events throughout the county Nov. 12-17. The week started off with a Fix-It Clinic on Nov. 12 at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials, which invited people to…
How much of an impact can you have on the environment? Isn’t recycling and saving energy something that only adults can do? You might be surprised to learn that you can play a huge role in making a real difference. There are things that you can do at home, at…
Off the coast of Catalonia, an intriguing experiment in the circular economy is taking place. Dozens of fishing vessels are heading out to sea and bringing back tonnes of plastic waste alongside their usual haul. The plastic is then used as the raw material to make recycled designer sunglasses for…
Tesla’s unveiling of its mass market Model 3 sparked a global interest in making electric vehicles the next big thing in automobile manufacturing. But can the category’s green agenda keep up with its metal and recycling needs? The concept of bunking the traditional engine for a non-gas guzzling counterpart has been…
The answer? Up to one million gallons of water. Isn’t that disturbing? We think so. Learn how you can responsibly dispose of motor oil and paints this month. Both paint and oil can be recycled at hazardous waste disposal centers. Household paints and automotive oils are considered Household Hazardous Waste by…
Ready to make a difference? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned recycler, we’re here to support your journey toward a greener future. Explore our resources, learn about best practices, and find out how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle with ease.